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Giraffe - Newcastle Eldon Square, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne

Giraffe - Newcastle Eldon Square

4.1 (11)
£25 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
intu Eldon Square, Unit 12 Greys Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AP

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
A world of spices and colours, sizzles and smells. Of secret recipes and even more secret ingredients, passed across tables in noisy restaurants and down through generations. Flavours we can’t even describe. In combinations you wouldn’t believe.

For us, there’s nothing more exciting than discovering these tastes. It’s our passion. Our obsession. It gets us up in the morning and into the kitchen, never knowing exactly what we’ll come across next.

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What 11 people are saying

Giraffe - Newcastle Eldon Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

11 Reviews
  1. Helz

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was nice enough. We used taste card so had 241. Would have been disappointed if I'd paid full price for my main. Nachos were lovely. Husbands tagine was nice but a lot of cous cous. Drinks were expensive. Pleasant staff.

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  2. StevenS

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was good value as had a 2 for 1 with the Taste card. Food was very nice and had some unusual options which we liked

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  3. IsabellaO

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great time at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious (got a selection of tapas), our server was lovely and helped us with our discount at the end. This place has a lovely atmosphere and I would definitely recommend it for a nice going out treat!

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  4. sabrinah

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing tapas and great staff!! Very accommodating

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  5. Angel2003

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good as always and service was good as well. All of a sudden there was a chilly draft from somewhere.

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  6. IanM

    Yorkshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 5, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The only complaint was the service charge being automatically added to the bill. Service was adequate, but I prefer to tip at the table.

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  7. CMEO12

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 31, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service is painfully slow. This was our 2nd visit, and after a disastrous first experience (over 2 hours for a lunch main and dessert with my kids), I decided to give the place another go. We dined with family on this occasion, and were on a schedule to make an event in the city centre. We booked our table for 2 hours prior to the event thinking this would be ample time. We were mistaken. Once again service was unacceptably slow, and when we still hadn’t been served our mains 1hr 15 minutes after ordering, we had to complain. Staff did their best to rectify, but in the end we were served 2 cold meals, and 2 meals were missing when the others arrived. The problem seems to be a dreadfully inadequate sized kitchen and too few chefs for a restaurant of this size with such a varied menu. We weren’t the only diners complaining about waiting. It’s a shame, as the food is pretty tasty when they get it right and the waiting staff are (mainly) helpful and friendly despite being rushed off their feet. Another minor point, but important for us dining with our son who has a limited diet, is that they ran out of pasta, and we were relying on this option for him. Whilst I understand it can happen, it was another disappointment on this occasion. We won’t return to the restaurant, as two experiences tell us this is probably the norm.

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  8. ColinS

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 24, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant started closing down for Christmas during our meal even though it was advertised as being open for a further 2 hours. We were told food was unavailable as the gas had been turned off! Everyone was scrubbing walls, cleaning the bar etc whole customers were trying to enjoy Christmas Eve. Overall a very disappointing visit!

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  9. Sas39

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great venue, good food and an enjoyable atmosphere

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  10. Sas39

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Great service and a good atmosphere- perfect for lunch in the city.

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intu Eldon Square, Unit 12 Greys Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Wine
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